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Cal-Ida Campground Tahoe National Forest California

Cal-Ida Overview

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Cal-Ida Campground has 19 nice campsites located right along the North Yuba River in the Tahoe National Forest. Keep your eyes out for otters and they have been re-introduced to the river a few years back. There’s also a nice swimming hole right by campsite #17!

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Most sites have nice shade from oak, maple and locust trees. Each site also has a table, food storage box, fire ring and grate.  Amenities include potable (drinking) water and vault toilets.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, mountain biking, OHV trail riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Seasonal kayaking and rafting are also popular in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area include Carlton, Fiddle Creek, Rocky Rest, RamshornUnion Flat and Indian Valley.

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Amenities
  • Campsite Tables
  • Drinking Water
  • Equestrian trail
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Grills
  • Pets OK
  • Recycling Center
  • Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
Activities
  • ATV
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • OHVing
  • OTV Trails/Riding
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Rafting
  • River
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming
  • Walking Trails
  • Water Sports
  • Whitewater Kayaking
  • Wildlife Viewing
Highway 49 / Cal-Ida Road
Camptonville , California 95922
(530)478-6253

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Campsite Types
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# of Campsites:

19

Season:

Late April – Late October

Elevation:

2,201

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